interconnected

adjective

in·​ter·​con·​nect·​ed ˌin-tər-kə-ˈnek-təd How to pronounce interconnected (audio)
1
: mutually joined or related
interconnected highways
interconnected political issues
2
: having internal connections between the parts or elements
interconnectedness noun

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In an interconnected world, the role of a storyteller is not just to entertain but to foster understanding and unity. Colin Dougan, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025 As global supply chains become more interconnected and market pressures rise, the cost of misconstruing supplier financial health is too high. Charlie Minutella, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Asked whether the large, interconnected humanitarian system is neglecting Sudan, Curtaz agreed. Chris Boccia, ABC News, 13 July 2025 FedEx redefined what was possible, making the world feel smaller, faster, more interconnected. Marc Benioff, Time, 24 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for interconnected

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of interconnected was in 1865

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“Interconnected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interconnected. Accessed 30 Aug. 2025.

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